Los Angeles Lakers minority owner Jeanie Buss has alleged that her siblings attempted a "false-flag operation" against her, according to a report by Forbes contributor Mark Medina published November 1, 2026. The accusation marks the latest development in the long-running ownership disputes within the Buss family, who have controlled the franchise since their father Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the team in 1979.
The Forbes report does not detail the specific nature of the alleged operation. Jeanie Buss, who serves as the team's controlling owner and president, has previously navigated legal battles with her brothers Johnny and Jim Buss over control of the franchise. In 2017, she successfully petitioned a court to have her brothers removed as co-trustees of the family trust that owns the team.
Majority owner Mark Walter, who leads the ownership group that includes the Buss family, was photographed with Jeanie Buss at Crypto.com Arena during a Lakers game against the Chicago Bulls on March 12, 2026. The franchise, valued at over $6 billion, remains one of the NBA's most valuable properties.
